Nonalcoholic Mojito with Fresh Mint and Lime

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This nonalcoholic mojito balances fresh lime, mint and a lightly sweet syrup with sparkling water. Press the mint gently rather than crushing it, which can make the drink taste grassy. Mix each glass just before serving so the bubbles stay lively, and adjust the syrup to the sweetness of the soda you use. Divide lime wedges and mint leaves between two tall glasses. Add simple syrup and press gently with a muddler or spoon to release lime juice and mint fragrance; do not pulverize the leaves. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour sparkling water over each glass and stir once or twice gently. Add a mint sprig and lime wheel; serve immediately.

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Nonalcoholic Mojito with Fresh Mint and Lime

Lime juice and mint meet sparkling water in this quick alcohol-free cooler.

Prep 10 minCook 0 minTotal 10 minYield 2 drinks

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Equipment: Knife, cutting board, measuring tools and a suitable pot, skillet, blender or grill

Ingredients

2 whole limes, cut into wedges 20 whole fresh mint leaves 30 ml simple syrup, or to taste 400 ml chilled sparkling water 2 cup ice cubes 4 whole mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare glasses

   Divide lime wedges and mint leaves between two tall glasses.

2. Release aroma

   Add simple syrup and press gently with a muddler or spoon to release lime juice and mint fragrance; do not pulverize the leaves.

3. Add ice

   Fill glasses with ice cubes.

4. Top

   Pour sparkling water over each glass and stir once or twice gently.

5. Garnish

   Add a mint sprig and lime wheel; serve immediately.

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How to tell when it is ready

Add a mint sprig and lime wheel; serve immediately.

Tips

• Divide lime wedges and mint leaves between two tall glasses.
• Add simple syrup and press gently with a muddler or spoon to release lime juice and mint fragrance.
• Fill glasses with ice cubes.
• Pour sparkling water over each glass and stir once or twice gently.

Troubleshooting

• If drink tastes bitter, muddle mint more gently.
• If too tart, add syrup a teaspoon at a time.

Substitutions

• Use agave syrup instead of simple syrup.
• Use still water for a non-fizzy lime-mint cooler.

Variations

• Muddle strawberries gently with the lime.
• Use a splash of pineapple juice for a tropical note.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with a lime wheel.
• Add extra mint on top.
• Pair with spicy food.
• Make in a chilled pitcher just before guests arrive.

Make ahead

Measure ingredients and prepare the components in advance where practical. Mix fresh for each serving; do not store the finished fizzy drink. Keep any extra simple syrup refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Storage

Mix fresh for each serving; do not store the finished fizzy drink. Keep any extra simple syrup refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Food safety

Wash mint and limes under running water; use clean ice and utensils.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make nonalcoholic mojitos in a pitcher?

Muddle lime, mint and syrup in the pitcher ahead, then add ice and sparkling water just before serving.

How should I store nonalcoholic mojito with fresh mint and lime?

Mix fresh for each serving; do not store the finished fizzy drink. Keep any extra simple syrup refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Serve with a lime wheel. Mix fresh for each serving; do not store the finished fizzy drink. Keep any extra simple syrup refrigerated up to 2 weeks.